COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 局 is built
Traditional etymology note: A place where measures 尺 are discussed 口
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How to Write 局 (jú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
office
júTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jú
局
office
Common words
yóu jú
邮局
post office
jú miàn
局面
aspect; phase; situation
jú xiàn
局限
to limit; to confine; to restrict sth within set boundaries
bù jú
布局
arrangement; composition; layout; opening (chess jargon)
chū jú
出局
(of a batter) to be put out (in baseball); to be dismissed (in cricket); (of a player or team) to be eliminated from a competition; (fig.) to be weeded out; to get the chop (in a competitive environment)
dà jú
大局
overall situation; the big picture
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
局
局
局
局
局
局
局
局
LEARNING TIP
Remember 局
Say “jú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 局
Common words and phrases
yóu jú
post office
jú miàn
aspect; phase; situation
jú xiàn
to limit; to confine; to restrict sth within set boundaries
bù jú
arrangement; composition; layout; opening (chess jargon)
chū jú
(of a batter) to be put out (in baseball); to be dismissed (in cricket); (of a player or team) to be eliminated from a competition; (fig.) to be weeded out; to get the chop (in a competitive environment)
dà jú
overall situation; the big picture
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“局”。
Zhège zì shì “jú”.
This character is “局”.
我正在学习“局”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jú” zì.
I am learning the character “局”.
请写一遍“局”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jú”.
Please write “局” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 局?
局 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 局 (jú) mean?
局 (jú) means office.
What is the radical of 局?
The radical of 局 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.